If my wife holds an intervention, then I will have gone one kite too far . . .

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Jul 20 2013, 07:23 AM

by prairierose

I'm in!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Jul 20 2013, 10:35 PM

by Jynx

In for me too! ...and a room!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Fri, Jul 26 2013, 09:51 AM

by zero1199

I'm in!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Tue, Aug 06 2013, 08:16 PM

by KiteVoice

KiteVoice wrote:I hope to come. Have not yet spoken to the lovely wife but doubt she'll be interested, so don't know yet about overnight. Consider me 50% on a room. Will keep you posted.

As it turns out, our alma mater has offered free club seats to a home football game Sep. 28, so I'm out for that day and won't need a room. If I'm there at all, it'll be Sunday morning.

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Tue, Aug 06 2013, 08:19 PM

by Mike

Unless you plan on having a week-long tailgating party, you could probably still make the retreat :)

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Tue, Aug 06 2013, 09:21 PM

by KiteVoice

Mike wrote:Unless you plan on having a week-long tailgating party, you could probably still make the retreat :)

LOL! Why was my brain convinced the retreat is 28/29? It says 21/22 right up there ^^^

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Wed, Aug 07 2013, 12:00 AM

by goestoeleven

I think we originally talked about having it that weekend . . . so don't feel bad . . .

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Fri, Aug 09 2013, 05:08 PM

by Mytoyz

Anybody camping in the campground on that weekend? we have a small pop up and thought about staying up there friday and saturday night. maybe have a bonfire.

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Fri, Aug 09 2013, 10:11 PM

by Trigger

I would consider that if i can get the weekend off. We have been trying to camp at warren dunes but my schedule is crazy. i'd say count me in on that one!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Aug 10 2013, 09:06 AM

by Mike

Just to be clear, the IKE retreat has been traditionally held at the Indiana Dunes State Park. The location is shown at the maps link found at the top of every page.

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Aug 10 2013, 11:11 AM

by Mytoyz

Well Aware of that Mike. I visited the campground there last time Trigger and I Flew. It is a very nice facility, with clean showers and bathroom facilities. just thought it would be a great way to spend the weekend enjoying both hobbies with the family. I am going to wait until closer to the weekend to see what the weather is bringing as the wife is not a happy camper in bad weather!! Grand Haven was 32 degrees at night with 48 mph winds!! I heard the word "Hotel" every night.

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Aug 10 2013, 01:34 PM

by goestoeleven

I'd probably consider camping if the weather is good, although I'm sure my wife would vote hotel if she comes along this year. I camped with my son at a state park north of Grand Haven (not on the beach) last year for GLKF, and we had a good time (except for when he barfed in the tent at 2 am).

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Aug 10 2013, 06:29 PM

by Trigger

got the weekend off! now its time to look for a tent. My kids set my tent up in the living room and the pet rabbit we had chewed through it.

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sat, Aug 10 2013, 11:15 PM

by Darkspark

pet rabbit we had chewed through it

Did that pet rabbit you had turn into a delicious dinner you had?The dunes campground is a really nice one. We have camped there before. We also found out the hard way that alcohol is prohibited. OOOPS!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sun, Aug 11 2013, 02:30 PM

by Trigger

No.. my wife gave the bunny to someone. Now that i think about it... chicken quesadillas did taste a bit funny that night! Hmmmmmm

lookin forward to seein yall there!

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Sun, Aug 11 2013, 09:19 PM

by KiteVoice

Mike wrote:We also need to know who's coming so we can reserve a block of rooms. If you're at least 80% sure you're coming, chime in, the rooms will be cancelable.

Consider me 80%. Any idea on a room rate yet?

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Mon, Aug 12 2013, 05:59 AM

by backdraft

Anne and I should be able to go and therefore a hotel room would be nice. We didn't make it last year so really want to do it this year. Big Mike

Re: 3rd annual IKE Kite retreat! September 21st / 22nd

Posted: Mon, Aug 12 2013, 05:21 PM

by TMadz

I don't know if I'm going to be able to make it, but I've decided to buy the EXP anyway. I hope to be able to go.

Now that I know Swannie's in my backyard, I'll be able to schedule a fly more often. Maybe even have some skills before the retreat.